7 Health Benefits of Eating Pineapples

Pineapples are some of the most popular tropical fruits in the world. They are sweet, juicy, and delicious. More importantly, they are very healthy and nutritious. It is no wonder many people who want to have a healthy lifestyle include these fruits in their diets. To know more about them, here are some of the many health benefits of eating pineapples.

1. Packed with Vitamins and Minerals

Pineapples are loaded with vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. It is also rich in fiber and calories. On top of it all, this fruit is low in fat and cholesterol. All the nutrients it contains promote good health.

2. Prevents Cough and Colds

Since pineapples are rich in vitamin C, it can fight off viruses that cause cough and colds. Even when you are already infected with such ailment, pineapples can help you. These fruits have bromelain, which is effective in suppressing coughs and loosening mucus. Eating pineapples while taking the right medications prescribed by the doctor for your sickness can help you recover more quickly.

3. Strengthens Bones

Pineapples are also popular for their ability to build and maintain strong bones. This is because these fruits contain manganese, which is a trace mineral that your body needs to build bones and connective tissues. In fact, if you consume a cup of pineapple, you can already get 73 percent of your total body requirement for manganese.

4. Keeps Gums Healthy

People are always very concerned with their teeth that they sometimes fail to give importance to the gums, which are equally essential since they hold the teeth in place. If a person has unhealthy gums, his/her teeth would be in bad condition, and eventually will fall out. Eating pineapple will strengthen your gums that will help keep your teeth healthy and strong.

5. Lowers Risk of Macular Degeneration

Pineapples are known to prevent different kinds of ailments. One example is macular degeneration. This disease, which is the primary cause of vision loss in adults, is caused by damage to the retina. Reading, recognizing faces, and doing daily activities can become a lot more difficult because of this problem. Including pineapple in your diet can lower risk of this disease by as much as 36 percent. This is because this fruit contains beta carotene that is good for our sense of sight.

6. Alleviates Arthritis

Since these fruits have anti-inflammatory qualities, eating pineapples can greatly alleviate the pain of arthritis while at the same time improve the condition by strengthening the bones. Apart from arthritis, it can also improve other similar conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and gout.

7. Improves Digestion

Bromelain found in pineapples work to neutralize fluids to ensure that they are not too acidic. It also helps regulate the secretions in the pancreas to aid in digestion. Apart from that, since bromelain has protein-digesting properties, it can keep the digestive track healthy.

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I’ve always enjoyed eating Pineapples and how they’d make me feel afterwards, now I know why, and the health benefits that are associated with eating Pineapples.

http://www.cloverjean.com Clover Jean

Me too, I think Pineapples are deliciously sweet and nutrious. I didn’t know that they are good for digestion. Does anyone know if it is good for a bloated tummy?

Lavanya Rahul

Yes it has bromelain which has protein-digesting properties – It helps me get hungry soon 😛

http://www.cloverjean.com/ Clover Jean

Thank you so much for the info! I knew Pineapples were a superfood. They don’t increase my need to eat more, but curb my hunger pangs:-)

Lavanya Rahul

Lovely Good day :-))

Kiodi Mercado

Well piña makes you taste sweet also

M Furz

I just had one and enjoyed every bite.

Lavanya Rahul

I usually have one every time at least twice in a week so that I remain hungry.

notfondoflibs

I have pineapple chunks for breakfast everyday. Go for it!

Sally

I enjoy having pineapple. It’s a must in my diet and keeps my bowl schedule properly. Always love it.

wilsonsandy2

i do a great detox 1-2 times a day. I cut up pineapples put a handful in my bullet or blender a handful of cucumbers lime juice and handful of kale with some coconut oil with some water to make if more liquefied. it makes you really pee and poop and that is what makes you feel better. love this drink. so good for you

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